'After Krishna had been comfortably seated, that bull among men, the son of Pandu, along with Dhaumya, Dwaipayana, the other sacrificial priests, Bhima, Arjuna, and the twins, addressed Krishna thus.' ।। 2-30-17 ।।
तवत्कृते पृथिवी सर्वा मद वशे कृष्ण वर्तते धनं च बहु वार्ष्णेय तवत्प्रसादाद उपार्जितम ।। २-३०-१८ ।।
'O Krishna, it is by your favor that the entire earth is under my sway. And, O scion of the Vrishni race, it is through your grace that I have amassed vast wealth.' ।। 2-30-18 ।।
'Therefore, O son of Devaki, O Madhava, I wish to dedicate this wealth according to the prescribed ordinance, to the superior Brahmanas and the bearers of sacrificial libations.' ।। 2-30-19 ।।
'And, O descendant of the Dasarhas, it is fitting for you, O mighty-armed one, to grant me permission to conduct this sacrifice with you and my younger brothers present.' ।। 2-30-20 ।।